Residential Clinician - Behavioral Health

• Provides direct services such as individual and group counseling, assessments, case management services, care coordination, treatment planning, progress notes, Crisis Plans, Behavior Plans, and monthly LRA/Court order monitoring and/or internal and external organization referrals for clients.
• Develops treatment plans and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to organization policy.
• Comply with trainings and licensing standards per county expectations for a Residential Treatment facility (RTF) and state guidelines for Enhanced Services Facilities (ESF).
• Prepares necessary reports, summaries, and progress notes, and incorporates them into clinical records.
• Assists the client to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services.
• Monitors medication regimes and treatment compliance.
• Monitors utilization of services and the success of outcome measures.
• Participates in team member meetings, consultations, case presentations, and in-service training.
• Participates in ongoing program development and assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in a Mental Health Professional (MHP) eligible program preferred. Bachelor's degree in social services or related field required.
• Experience with case management, assessments, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction Model, and Trauma-Informed Care preferred.

• Be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and staff and have sound judgment.
• Have the demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, as well as independently when necessary.
• Be able to apply crisis intervention skills and manage potentially volatile situations.
• Be able to promote and support the use of recovery principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and personal interaction skills
• Be able to do simple mathematics.
• Have proven assessment skills to evaluate resident functioning

• Mental Health Professional designation required.
• Obtain and maintain a current Agency Affiliated Counselor license with DOH within the first 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License and an insurable driving record. Driving is an essential function of this position. The clinician will transport clients to appointments and community events in an agency vehicle.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Food Handler’s Permit required within 30 days of hire.
• Complete the required Home Care Aid course and obtain a license with DOH within the first 5 months of hire. Obtain 12 hours of CEUs per year.

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands, fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The team member is frequently required to stand and sit.
• The team member is occasionally required to walk.
• The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds or more with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Individuals must be able to engage vendors, team members, residents, and others over the phone and in person by voice.

• 100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance

• Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday
• Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost)
• Paid Life Insurance

• 2x annual salary + additional $25,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)

• 100% premiums paid by Sound
• 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year
• 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave
• 9 Days of Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• The Standard
• Sound retirement plan:

• 401(k) plan (organization contribution) – Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don’t.
• Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan
• Paid Training

• Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free Supervision Hours - Washington State Licensure
• Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service

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